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Former care home in Northampton left vacant and boarded up since 2024 goes on market for £1 million

A former care home in Northampton that has been vacant and boarded up since 2024 has been put on the market for £1 million.

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Corby man who shouted disgusting sexual comments at female police officers is first in Northants to be prosecuted under new law

A Corby man who made vile sexually-aggressive comments has been sentenced under new legislation.

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Popular Northampton restaurant still shut nearly a month after car damages gas supply

A popular Northampton restaurant is still shut nearly a month after a car damaged its gas supply.

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Travellers set up camp on land next to park in Northampton neighbourhood

A group of travellers have pitched up on land next to a park in a Northampton neighbourhood.

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Plans submitted for 33-unit student accommodation block in Northampton included in latest list

Plans for a new four-storey student accommodation block in Northampton are among the latest planning applications submitted to West Northamptonshire Council.

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"I have loved it all": Owner of popular Northampton restaurant announces shock closure after 10 years in business

The owner of an incredibly popular Northampton restaurant has announced the shock closure after 10 years in business.

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Drivers face weeks of disruption as Northampton road closures get under way

Motorists in Northampton are being warned to prepare for a series of road closures and traffic restrictions as West Northamptonshire Council carries out highways, drainage and utility works across the town this month.

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New Northampton padel and wellness venue seeks alcohol licence

A new Northampton padel and wellness centre has applied for a premises licence to sell alcohol ahead of its anticipated opening.

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Shoplifter jailed after stealing more than £6,000 of cigarettes from two Northampton shops

A shoplifter has been jailed after stealing more than £6,000 of cigarettes from two Northampton shops.

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£20,000 worth of fuel and equipment stolen as two containers on Northampton village building site broken into

Police are appealing for witnesses after £20,000 worth of fuel and equipment was stolen after two containers at a Northampton village building site were broken into.

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WANTED: Police searching for man, 31, in connection with alleged serious assault in Northampton

A 31-year-old man is wanted in connection with an alleged serious assault, which happened in Northampton.

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Live facial recognition to be used by police for fourth year at British Grand Prix as Northamptonshire gears up to welcome 500,000 visitors

Live facial recognition technology will be used by police for the fourth consecutive year at the British Grand Prix.

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Northamptonshire farmer awarded MBE for championing British farming and family nutrition

A Northamptonshire farmer and social entrepreneur has been awarded an MBE in the King's Birthday Honours for her work supporting farming communities and promoting healthy eating.

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University of Northampton professor awarded OBE in King's Birthday Honours

A University of Northampton academic who has spent almost 50 years championing children's rights and welfare has been awarded an OBE in the King's Birthday Honours.

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Plans for 850-home development near Northampton set for approval despite hundreds of objections

Plans to build a massive new housing development of up to 850 homes on the outskirts of Northampton are set to be approved by the council.

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COURT ROUND-UP: 32 offenders involving drink driving, shoplifting, assaults, stalking, possession of drugs dealt with by Northampton magistrates

Local magistrates handed down sentences including jail terms, fines, unpaid work and more…

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Jail for Burton Latimer drug dealer who boasted about his luxurious lifestyle

A 28-year-old Burton Latimer man, who boasted on social media of his luxurious lifestyle funded by the profits of supplying drugs in Northamptonshire, has been jailed.

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Look inside stunning country home in Northampton village complete with 42 acres of land

A country home, complete with 42 acres of land, in a Northampton village, has been added to the market.

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Landlords at Northamptonshire village pub make ‘difficult decision’ to close down

Landlords at a Northamptonshire village pub have made the ‘difficult decision’ to close down the venue.

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VIDEO: Anglian Water responds after Northampton dog walker spots raw sewage flowing into River Nene

Anglian Water has issued a statement after a Northampton dog walker spotted raw sewage flowing into a stream connected to the River Nene.